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inflame in French

inflame in French is allumer — inflame means to make a feeling, situation, or conflict more intense or heated.

inflame in French

allumer
verb
(transitive) To set on fire; to kindle; to cause to burn, flame, or glow.

What does "inflame" mean?

  1. verb To make a feeling, situation, or conflict more intense or heated.
    "The politician's comments only inflamed tensions between the two sides."
  2. verb To cause a part of the body to become swollen, red, or painful.
    "The infection inflamed the tissue around the wound."
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inflame in a sentence

  • The politician's comments only inflamed tensions between the two sides.
  • His arrogant reply inflamed the crowd even further.
  • The infection inflamed the tissue around the wound.

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What is "inflame" in French?
"inflame" in French is allumer. inflame means: To make a feeling, situation, or conflict more intense or heated.
How do you use "inflame" in a sentence?
Example: "The politician's comments only inflamed tensions between the two sides." In French, "inflame" is allumer.
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